As the world becomes more industrialized, processed foods are becoming cheaper and easier to purchase. This change in natural food availability is becoming a growing health concern for people around the world; however, Canadian Aboriginal communities feel the negative effects of food insecurity (FI) the most. When people in a community do not have “physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life,” they are considered food insecure (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 1998 ). While IF impacts the health of all Canadians, Aboriginal populations have been reported to have consistently poorer health than other Canadians due to the extreme transition from their traditional low-fat, low-sugar diet to high-fat processed foods of saturated fats and sugars (Health Canada, 1999, Kuhnlein, Reveveur, Soueida and Egeland, 2004, Receveur, Boulay, Kuhnlein, 1997). Canadians who experience food insecurity are much more likely to develop chronic conditions, such as diabetes, and to suffer from nutritional deficiencies (Reading, 2009). While many physical illnesses result from nutritional deficiencies and FI, psychological problems can also arise. Mental problems, such as depression, distress and reduced learning ability have been documented as side effects of IF and nutritional deficiencies (Hamelin, Habicht, Beaudry, 1999). Recent changes in diet, from traditional foods to processed foods, are the leading cause of health problems, such as diabetes, and nutritional deficiencies, such as iron deficiency anemia, in Canadian Aboriginal communities. Indigenous foods are foods taken from the environment and incorporated into cultural food. These foods, whether t... at the center of the paper......d diabetes control through Friendship Centers or Aboriginal Health Access Centers (Health Canada, 2005). ADI teaches diabetes control and prevention through nutrition education. People with diabetes may be encouraged to choose foods with a low glycemic index, to avoid blood sugar spikes after a meal, and fresh vegetables. Despite the recent change in the health of Aboriginal Canadians, due to the reduced availability of traditional foods, the government can provide special programs targeted to the entire population and specific populations to improve knowledge of nutritional health and health problems related to poor nutrition. The government must provide the necessary funding to ensure food security and adequate nutritional health education for all communities in Canada. With the right awareness, Canadian citizens can ensure our future is healthy.